Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 12 GB (3x4GB DDR3-1600)

The Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 12 GB ships as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 8, working out to a true latency of about 10ns.

Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 12GB on offer here is the spec that counts for esports and everyday use. DDR3 pricing in the budget tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Expect to pay around $14.99, which lands it among budget options.